Watch: The conclave that confused everyone
Summary
On May 7, the process to elect a new pope, known as the conclave, starts in the Sistine Chapel. Cardinals will vote until a new leader is chosen, with black or white smoke signals indicating the voting results. This method caused confusion in 1958 when the smoke briefly appeared to change color.Key Facts
- The conclave is the secret process used to elect a new pope.
- This event begins on May 7 inside the Sistine Chapel.
- Cardinals vote until they elect a new pope.
- Black smoke means no decision has been made.
- White smoke means a new pope has been chosen.
- In 1958, smoke signals caused confusion when white smoke changed to black.
- The BBC has reviewed archive footage from 1958 to investigate the confusion.
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